STS 2.0 Total Body Giant Sets

[jbliff]

I did this yesterday and really liked it. I loved the fact that all three sets are a little different and we get to work our body unilaterally in set 2. I usually don't like repeating exercises but the way Cathe structured the workout made each set fresh and different. I can definitely see myself reaching for this workout many times. I was happy the rep count was not too high so was able to lift fairly heavy.

I liked the new set too!

 

[Debinmi]

Thanks for the review!

 

[LJB]

I watched all three total body, and they all looked great. I did the Stretch after my cardio, and it was fine.

 

[BlakKat]

Thanks for the review! I also don't like repeating exercises so this sounds perfect!

 

[Bubachick]

Thank you for the review!

 

[catoclio]

I just got my set today and so of course I had to do a new workout. I enjoyed the Giant Sets workout and even though I can’t lift the kind of weight Cathe and her crew use, I did heavy up for me. The slow reps really get you good and it’s not dull despite the repetition. The middle unilateral set breaks it up. Finished with the ball abs…without the ball as Jen demonstrates. Very fun and different!

 

[Kellyro77]

I wanted to wait until the official rotation came out before starting in on any of the weighted workouts, but decided to give Giant Sets a try today, just to get a taste for it. I kept it really light, mostly because I've also been pretty lax with my heavier strength training workouts since the beginning of the year (lots of stressors going on in my life... I wish when I'm stressed my natural reaction would be to work out, but it isn't.)

So, in doing Giant Sets really light. I think will serve as a good wake-up to my muscles, alerting them more serious stuff is on the way. I enjoyed it, though. This is personally my first Cathe set where she incorporates hip thrusts into the actual full workout (other than that there's the 100 rep hip thrusts in XTrain, but that's bonus material that I can tend to skip.). I really enjoyed their being present, and I particularly enjoyed the uni-lateral approach to them mid-way through the program.

Definitely look forward to seeing what kind of improvements I'll make when I heavy-up.

 

[CeciFifi]

I tried this one today and really liked it. I don't like repeaters either but all three rounds are different. It was a sweatfest and I was able to lift heavy. Everyone looks so fit. Wow. Thanks for the new series.

 

[Debinmi]

STS 2.0 GIANT SETS TOTAL BODY : 52 minutes; 7.8 METS
	cathe	Date	Date	Date	Date	Date
Warm-Up	Red tubing
Warm-up Squats	2x10
Warm-up Squats	2x15
Group 1 - 10 exercises; 10 reps each
Squats	2x30
Chest Press	2x35
Standing Shoulder Overhead Press	2x20
Alternating Rear Lunges	2x25
Deadlifts	2x35
Standing Bent Over Double Rows	2x25
Side-to-Side Lunges	2x20
Standing Bicep Curls	2x20
Lying Tricep Extensions (scull crushers)	2x15
Hip Thrusts (w/Mat for cushion)	65 BB
Group 2 - 10 exercises; 10 reps
Elevated Lunges on 12" step	1x30
Alternating Single Arm Chest Press	2x35
Alternating Single Arm Overhead Press	2x20
Single Leg Rear Lunges/ Rt then Lft	2x25
Single Leg Deadlifts	1x35
Kneeling One Arm Row	1x30
Single Leg Side Lunges	1x20
Single Arm Bicep Curls	2x20
Single Arm Lying Tricep Extensions	2x15
Single Leg Hip Thrusts	30 BB
Group 3
Squats	2x30
Chest Press	2x35
Overhead Press	2x20
Alternating Rear Lunges	2x25
Deadlifts	2x35
Bent Over Double Rows	2x25
Side to Side Lunges	2x20
Bicep Curls	2x20
Lying Tricep Extensions	2x15
Hip Thrusts	65 BB
Cool Down/Abbreviated Stretch

 

[Debinmi]

Just previewed Giant Sets and prepped my weight sheets ... posted for those of you anxious to start but dont' have the User Guide yet. This looks like a great workout. Love the camera angles -- good use of the overhead camera!

 

[Lady Vol Fan]

Just previewed Giant Sets and prepped my weight sheets ... posted for those of you anxious to start but dont' have the User Guide yet. This looks like a great workout. Love the camera angles -- good use of the overhead camera!

Thank you!!!

 

[ashaw]

Omg you totally rock! I was eyeballing upper body 1, lower body 1, and giant sets (I think that’s the very first dvd in the case) to be part of this weeks tank top rotation. So thank you! I’m not nearly that organized! Mine is almost illegible chicken scratch on a legal pad.

 

[Debinmi]

Mine is almost illegible chicken scratch on a legal pad.

Lol, that's how mine usually start out

 

[snowlover]

I jumped right in and did the full Giant Sets workout and loved it. I matched Cathe on her weights for all exercises and know there are already some I can increase. I wasn't sore the next day, just happily tired. The hardest, and funniest, part was trying to figure out how to get into position for the hip thrusts!

 

[Debinmi]

....The hardest, and funniest, part was trying to figure out how to get into position for the hip thrusts!

I have a hard time getting into that position too. For the 100 Rep Challenge on Xtrain, I ended up doing them on the floor - it was more comfortable on my back. I'll try it again on the step ....

 

[aqua girl]

I can’t do them on the step…..so I do them on the floor, maybe not as effective, but easier on me.

 

[fitdeb]

I do hip thrusts using my stability ball. Works great. Very easy to roll out, do the thrusts and then roll back up. I have been doing it this way for more than 3 years, I am using an 80# bar-bell with no problems.

 

[Debinmi]

I do hip thrusts using my stability ball. Works great. Very easy to roll out, do the thrusts and then roll back up. I have been doing it this way for more than 3 years, I am using an 80# bar-bell with no problems.

Thanks for the tip - I'll try them that way!

 

[nickisteen]

Lol, that's how mine usually start out

Mine too!!!

 

[nickisteen]

I do hip thrusts using my stability ball. Works great. Very easy to roll out, do the thrusts and then roll back up. I have been doing it this way for more than 3 years, I am using an 80# bar-bell with no problems.

That's a great idea! I'll try that next time!